Teacher II
Company: Lutheran Services Florida
Location: Clearwater
Posted on: March 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children
are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF is
seeking a talented Teacher II who wants to make an impact in the
lives of others. Purpose and Impact: The Teacher II serves as lead
worker in classroom. Performs duties planning and implementing
educational activities for pre-school aged children or
infants/toddlers in the Head Start/Early Heart Start Program that
comply with federal performance standards. Participates in the
HS/EHS Quality Assurance efforts. Essential Functions: Plans,
develops and implements daily lesson plans that provide for
educational and enrichment activities for pre-school age children
or infants and toddlers that meet federal performance standards.
Plans and arranges classrooms into distinctive learning areas that
promote an effective learning environment. Screens and assesses
children to determine developmental/educational needs and develops
and implements individual education plans that comply with federal
performance standards. Monitors meal and snack periods, classroom
and restroom activities, and playground activities to ensure a safe
environment for young children. Monitors food service and supplies
for adequate inventory. Documents children's progress or lack of
and completes all required manual and computerized forms and
reports in accordance with federal requirements. Initiates
referrals on children to the Center Director by submission of a
variety of formal documents. Plans classroom activities for parent
and community volunteers. Attends and participates in workshops and
other meetings to acquire and disseminate information. Communicates
with parents through parent conferences, written correspondence,
and telephone to apprise them of child's progress, upcoming events,
classroom activities, individual education plan changes, and other
relevant information. Conducts health checks on children for health
concerns, including ringworm, head lice and other health
conditions, and reports to appropriate Health Coordinator. Ensures
lessons and classroom activities align with the Florida
Pre-Kindergarten standards. Conducts Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten
assessments as required. Ensures that at least 80% of the children
are kindergarten ready. Performs quality staff-child interactions
resulting in a CLASS scores greater than the lowest 10% of the
threshold in each domain. Uses active supervision techniques and
maintains positive classroom behavior. Receives a satisfactory or
higher score on the Teacher Success Rubric. Maintain a
comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child,
including weekly observations in each area, examples of the child's
work, and a developmental assessment. Uses home visits and parent
conferences to discuss the child's individual development and
progress, assist the parents in developing observational skills and
solicit parent observations; Reports suspected child abuse and
neglect to designated state agency. Plans, coordinates and oversees
field trips for assigned children. Orders supplies and equipment to
be used by special needs children in the classroom. Assists in the
transportation of special needs children by lifting child into seat
and fastening safety belt. Inspects classrooms and grounds to
ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of
facilities. Reviews and forwards accident and incident reports.
Discusses plans and coordinates concerns regarding the child and
family with other Head Start/Early Head Start staff. Performs First
Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as needed. Performs
other related duties as required. Other Functions: Note: The duties
above are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific
statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the
work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the
position may perform some or all of the activities described above.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds and
provide physical assistance in the transportation of special needs
children by lifting child into seat and fastening safety belt.
Reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified
persons with disabilities. Education: A baccalaureate or advanced
degree in Early Childhood Education; or a baccalaureate or advanced
degree in any subject, and coursework equivalent to a major
relating to Early Childhood Education with experience teaching
preschool-aged children. Coursework equivalent to a major related
to Early Childhood Education includes but is not limited to the
following: Teaching credentials: licensure or certification by the
state for Pre-K teachers recognized by the local school district or
state education agency as qualifying teachers to teach pre-school
children in that school district or state if the individual has at
least 500 clock hours of experience in an early childhood setting
teaching pre-school aged children. OR Coursework: No less than 18
semester credits in courses that focus specifically on child
development, early childhood education and curriculum, early
childhood teaching and assessment, psychology, family development,
health and physical development, mathematics, science and
children's literature. These courses may have been taken in various
departments such as Education, Health and Nutrition/Physical
Development, Home Economics, Music, Art, Library Sciences, Physical
Education and Recreation, Psychology, Family Studies, and others,
and must specifically address young children. Completion of State
of Florida Child Care Facility Training required including
Certificate of Completion of an approved 10 hour Developmentally
Appropriate Practices for Preschoolers; and proof of successful
completion of the 45 hours of Florida Child Care Facility Training
within 12 months of hire date. In addition, all state mandated
courses for the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) required. Timeline
of completion of the 45 hours is dependent on the candidate's date
of entering childcare industry; must enroll within 90 days to take
coursework and complete within 12 months to not exceed 15 months.
Experience: Two years of experience teaching Head Start, Early Head
Start, pre-school or kindergarten age children. Bilingual
preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present
in the local area. Also required: Certification in First Aid and
CPR within 90 days from the date of hire; and successful completion
of a Level II background screening, local criminal record check and
drug screening prior to hiring. Skills: Working knowledge of brain
development and its impact on early learning. Working knowledge of
child development birth to age five for typical and atypical
children. Working knowledge of culture and practices for early
childhood. Working knowledge of developmentally appropriate
practices for early childhood. Working knowledge of behavior
modification theories and practices relating to early childhood
development. Working knowledge of current educational techniques
and practices relating to early childhood development. Skill in the
application of supervisory techniques. Skill in making
presentations to groups. Skill in verbal communication with
infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children. Skill in resolving
conflicts between pre-school age children. Ability to plan,
organize and supervise the work of others. Ability to plan,
organize and conduct early childhood education programs. Ability to
implement routine care for infants and toddlers in a responsive
environment. Ability to assume a seated position on the floor, or a
bent or kneeled position for extended periods of time. Ability to
collect, organize and evaluate data and develop logical
conclusions. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing. Ability to prepare and maintain work related reports and
files. Ability to handle confidential information. Ability to use a
computer and related software. Ability to follow established
procedures. Ability to administer CPR and First-Aid. Ability to
implement safety procedures. Ability to work effectively with
others. Ability to provide physical assistance in the
transportation of special needs children. Ability to safely operate
a motor vehicle. Other: Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service
population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Principal Accountabilities: Team player with co-workers and central
service office staff. Cost effective program operations. Adherence
to agency policies and management practices. Effective staff
management and leadership. Why work for LSF? LSF offers 60 programs
across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in
need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community
while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff
additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of
interest within the organization. Amazing benefits package
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